Example sentences of "[prep] place with [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | The pieces of evidence fell into place with the unequivocal precision of a well-made jigsaw puzzle . |
| 2 | While she hovered on the threshold , patting her wispy hair into place with an agitated hand and looking distractedly at her reflection in ‘ The Light of the World ’ , a breathless child hurried into the lobby , calling her name . |
| 3 | The saddle screws can be held in place with a tiny dab of superglue applied with a pin — do n't worry , the glue will not fix them permanently . |
| 4 | He had removed the jacket of his white linen suit but the sense of decorum bred into him by his aristocratic Virginian upbringing compelled him to retain its matching vest and a cravat of maroon silk held in place with a small diamond pin . |
| 5 | Most have a metallic finish , and are bonded in place with a special primer . |
| 6 | Pin turning , then hold it in place with a large herringbone stitch or serging , ( page 33 ) stopping approximately 25cm ( 10in ) from the bottom edge in order to complete mitred corners . |
| 7 | Hold it in place with a rubber band . |
| 8 | Smooth and press in place with a wet finger . |
| 9 | To transform Rob into a sexy Jason Priestly look-alike hair was dried back from the face and held in place with a light application of Cossack Hairspray ( £1.76 ) . |
| 10 | He pulled her down hard on top of him , clamping her against his relaxed body , pinioning her in place with the formidable strength of his golden-skinned legs , winding one hand through her dishevelled hair to control her even further . |
| 11 | I had finally been forced to apply a large pad of cotton wool held in place with an enormous length of three-inch bandage . |